Nation’s Largest Girl Scout Council Elects Top Talent to Board

01.31.2014

Chicago, IL January 31, 2014 – Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana, the largest council in the nation, today announced the election of new board members, including Maureen Beal, chief executive officer and chairman, National Van Lines, Inc. and Kim Reome, vice president, The Kenrich Group LLC. They join a group of prominent corporate executives and entrepreneurs who have recognized the importance of investing in girls when it counts.“Both Maureen and Kim bring their talent as well as their passion and commitment to furthering our mission and developing girls into the next generation of leaders,” said Jeanne Reynolds, interim CEO, Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana.They will be joining the existing board, which includes:

President: Karen Layng, general counsel and vice president corporate development officer, Scheck Industries

“Knowing the role that Girl Scouts has played in the successful development of so many strong young women makes me proud to have been asked to serve on the board,” said Board Member Maureen Beal, CEO, National Van Lines. “Their community outreach and personal development programs are second-to-none. I am eager to play even a small role in what the organization has planned for future “Smart Cookies!” she added.“I am excited to be involved in an organization that provides girls with opportunities to develop leadership skills and strong values,” said Board Member Kim Reome, vice president, The Kenrich Group LLC. “I am a second generation Girl Scout, a former troop leader and mother of two Girl Scouts, so I know firsthand the impact the organization has on helping girls to reach their full potential,” she added.Background:Founded in 1912, Girl Scouts of the USA is the preeminent leadership development organization for girls with 3.2 million girl and adult members worldwide. Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana impacts the lives of more than 69,500 girls and nearly 25,000 adult members in 245 communities in six Illinois counties (Cook, DuPage, Grundy, Kankakee, Lake, and Will) and four Indiana counties (Jasper, Lake, Newton, and Porter). For more information, visit www.girlscoutsgcnwi.org.